Patents by Inventor Marilyn Lantz

Marilyn Lantz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Cloned porphyromonas gingivalis genes and probes for the detection of periodontal disease
    Patent number: 5830710
    Abstract: DNA fragments from Porphyromonas gingivalis which express proteins that elicit anti-P. gingivalis immunologic responses are described. Microorganisms, genetically modified to express P. gingivalis antigens, are provided. Also disclosed are probes, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies for the detection and prevention of periodontal disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignees: University of Florida, UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ann Progulske-Fox, Somying Tumwasorn, Guylaine Lepine, Naiming Han, Marilyn Lantz, Joseph M. Patti
  • Cloned porphyromonas gingivalis genes and probes for the detection of periodontal disease
    Patent number: 5824791
    Abstract: DNA fragments from Porphyromonas gingivalis which express proteins that elicit anti-P. gingivalis immunologic responses are described. Microorganisms, genetically modified to express P. gingivalis antigens, are provided. Also disclosed are probes, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies for the detection and prevention of periodontal disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignees: University of Florida, UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ann Progulske-Fox, Somying Tumwasorn, Guylaine Lepine, Naiming Han, Marilyn Lantz, Joseph M. Patti